Agave aff. macroculmis T73-99 [NL, Mexico 7120']

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

8b-11

Agave aff. macroculmis T73-99 [NL, Mexico 7120'] plant details

Agave aff. macroculmis T73-99 [NL, Mexico 7120'] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by brown and green fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave aff. macroculmis T73-99 [NL, Mexico 7120']

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: architectural, border plant, container plant, desert garden, mass-planting, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave aff. macroculmis T73-99 [NL, Mexico 7120']

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These, from the mountains of Tamaulipas, are almost undoubtably a stable hybrid between A. montana or possibly A. gentryi - both high mountain dwellers - and A. scabra as it sneaks up toward the passes. Light-blue leaves, deeply dentate, form rosettes to 3ft. Tolerates moderate shade if well drained, otherwise full sun. Frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8, possibly below 10F if kept dry in winter.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Agave aff. macroculmis T73-99 [NL, Mexico 7120'] plant

How to Grow Agave aff. macroculmis T73-99 [NL, Mexico 7120']

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant